Repair of scalp defect using a superficial temporal fascia pedicle VY advancement scalp flap.

Br J Plast Surg

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toho University Ohashi Hospital, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8515, Japan.

Published: July 2005

Repair of scalp defects using a superficial temporal fascia pedicle VY advancement scalp flap, which is supplied by superficial temporal vessels, is reported. This method has been used in seven cases of scalp defects, and enables us to provide primary closure of the defects with hair-bearing scalp skin. This method is simple, easy, and reliable.

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